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Progress in restoration of historic Nottinghamshire signalbox

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August 15, 2026
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An appeal has been launched to raise funds for parts needed to restore Hotchley Hill signal box on the Great Central Railway (Nottingham).

Major disruption to Essex rail services after train derailment

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August 15, 2026
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Greater Anglia is warning passengers of major disruption this afternoon due to a problem under investigation. All lines have been closed as a result of…

Lewes derailment: investigation continues

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August 14, 2026
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The investigation into yesterday’s train derailment near Lewes is continuing, with specialist teams assessing damage to the railway infrastructure and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) working to establish what caused the incident. A Southern service from London Victoria to Eastbourne derailed just north of Lewes station at approximately 3.55pm on 13 August. Three carriages […]

Freight train derailment investigation report points finger at SNCF Réseau

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August 14, 2026
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The investigation report into the derailment of a freight train transporting 23 empty wagons between Fismes and La Ferté-Milon, in north-east France, in October 2024,…

Eurostar introduces first ERTMS-equipped e300 train into service following ERA approval

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August 14, 2026
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Eurostar has received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the ERTMS/ETCS onboard system into service. The first commercial journey of an ERTMS-equipped e300 train took place on Friday July 17th 2026. The authorisation, which came on 6 July, marks a major milestone in the […]